The project is jointly funded by the Australian Government ($287,000) and the South Australian Government ($288,000). Australian Government funding is provided through the National Water Grid Fund.
The local water treatment plant will be restored and upgraded. Photo credit: SA Water
Project overview
The Gerard Water Security project will restore safe and reliable water access for the community.
It will restore and upgrade the local water treatment plant. The project includes:
- installing an ultrafiltration membrane treatment unit
- repairing degraded treatment systems
- installing water demand and quality monitoring systems.
This will bring the community’s water supply in line with the national water guidelines and remove the need for water carting.
Long-term water security will be achieved with system reliability improved. This will be possible by minimising water supply disruptions and outages through monitoring.
The project contributes toward the Australian Government’s commitment to Close the Gap on water security for First Nations communities.